I love celebrating any occasion with good friends and good food and the 4th of July is no exception. We’re heading to a BBQ at my neighbor’s house this weekend and I’m on the hunt for some practical and festive hostess gifts. My neighbor Christine, an interior designer herself, has great taste and a beautiful […] Read More…
Ice Buckets
In the midst of party season I’m still looking for practical yet beautiful gifts. These ice buckets (and corkscrew) are the perfect addition to a stocked bar and would be a welcome gift to open on New Years Eve. sources: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Read More…
Gift of Giving
This holiday season, I decided that our family would celebrate the idea of “paying it forward.” The ideas are simple – making an effort to compliment people, donating a couple of books to the neighborhood library, making a card to send to the grandparents, and bringing hot chocolate to the security guards at school. The […] Read More…
Fall
An unexpected rainy day has me thinking about the change in seasons. Even though there is plenty of warm weather still happening in Los Angeles, my mind is focused on the cooler days, cozy nights and (hopefully) lots more rain on the horizon. sources 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Read More…
Friday Finds – Memorial Day Weekend
We’re heading up to Hollister Ranch, a beautiful seaside community north of Santa Barbara, with some friends this long weekend to kick off the summer. It’ll make for a relaxing weekend. Here’s a glimpse at what I’m looking forward to doing and a few items that will be in my bag. Sources: 1 / 2 / 3 […] Read More…
